The selected candidate will assist the Aquarium herpetology staff with daily care of the Aquarium's reptiles, amphibians, and associated invertebrates.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare diets for and feed the on and off-exhibit reptiles and amphibians
- Mist, clean and otherwise help tend the on and off-exhibit reptiles and amphibians
- Change exhibit water and clean filters in order to maintain the highest water quality possible for the animals
- Tend the locust (live food) colony, orb-weaving spiders and colonies of non-venomous exotic arthropods (wood and hissing roaches, millipedes and walking sticks)
- Assist in the maintenance of the live food cultures (fruit flies, springtails, crickets, rats, mice)
- Conduct and record animal observations
- Perform special projects as determined by the herpetology staff
- Observe medical procedures on collection animals as opportunities present
Requirements:
- Enrolled in an accredited college, pursing a degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field.
- Must be comfortable working with frogs, lizards, fish, rodents, crickets and other terrestrial arthropods.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.
How to Apply:
Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Complete applications should be sent to National Aquarium in Baltimore-Internships, Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms; March 1 for summer term; and May 1 for fall term.
For more information contact the National Aquarium in Baltimore's Internship Coordinator at intern@aqua.org or call 410-576-3888.
